Experienced Phlebotomist

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is seeking a Phlebotomist in Methuen, MA. The role involves greeting donors, performing venipuncture, monitoring donation processes, and supporting center operations. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be able to work flexible hours. The position offers a starting wage of $20.50 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer or patient facing role is helpful.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 32 lbs.
• Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors and assist during the donation process.
• Perform venipuncture and operate plasmapheresis machines.
• Monitor donor vital signs and document information.
• Support center management in operational improvements.

Skills

Customer service skills

Venipuncture

Monitoring donor reactions

Equipment operation

Fine motor coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Phlebotomist

About the role: Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high‑quality plasma you collect will become life‑changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a plasma donor screener and perform phlebotomy to support plasma center operations.

How you will contribute

• You will greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor.
• You will perform venipuncture of donors and programming of plasmapheresis machine.
• You will monitor donors during the donation process and manage donor reactions.
• You will perform all tasks required for the setup, verification, operation, and troubleshooting of plasmapheresis equipment within scope of training.
• You will install, prime, and disconnect disposable sets on the plasmapheresis machines.
• You will stock supplies, break down empty cartons and assist with proper disposal.
• You will take and record donor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature measures and monitor electronic donor questionnaire system.
• You will perform finger sticks, test sample, and record other donor measures to include hematocrit, total protein, and weight.
• You will enter donor information into the Donor Information System (DIS).
• You will coordinate donors to donor floor and compensate donors using the Debit Card system.
• You will support the center management team in identifying operational opportunities for continuous improvement, initiating changes to center processes through use of company approved procedures including 5S, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen.

What you bring to Takeda

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
• Will work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees.
• Ability to lift to 5 lbs., and occasional lifting of materials up to 32 lbs. and rarely 50 lbs.
• Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
• Because of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear.
• 1 or more years minimum experience working in a customer or patient facing role is helpful.

What Takeda can offer you

We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include retirement benefits, medical/dental, family leave, disability insurance and more, all in a fast‑paced, friendly environment.

Compensation and Benefits Summary

Location: USA - MA - Methuen Starting hourly wage: $20.50 (subject to state or local minimum wage requirements).

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives and participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and wellbeing benefits. Employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.